Nipigon in Thunder Bay District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Old Nipigon CP Railway Station
The Old Nipigon CP railway station, built in 1929, existed on mid-Front St. It was demolished in Oct. 1982 despite a valiant effort to save it by a local committee.
‘Racing the train’ July 16, ‘92
Erected by Land of Nipigon Chamber of Commerce.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.
Location. 49° 0.916′ N, 88° 15.746′ W. Marker is in Nipigon, Ontario, in Thunder Bay District. Marker is on Railway Street just north of 6th Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker and mural cover the southwest facade of the building at this address. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 143 Railway Street, Nipigon ON P0T 2J0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lest We Forget (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); In Tribute to John Salo (about 90 meters away); Nipigon Service Garage / Palace Theatre (about 90 meters away); The Nipigon River Drives (about 120 meters away); The Taylor House (about 180 meters away); Consolidated School (about 180 meters away); Consumers Co-op Store (about 180 meters away); Nipigon Historical Museum / The Railway (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nipigon.
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